Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – As in many countries, some of the most important political questions in Kyrgyzstan revolve around complex economic issues that directly impact on citizens’ lives and livelihoods. Summertime rolling blackouts are caused by disagreements over water rights at the Toktogul hydroelectric dam. Negotiations over royalties from the Kumtor gold mine affect thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in foreign investment.
Over the past four years, Pakistan has sustained an average economic growth rate of 7%, making it one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. The country’s growing emphasis on economic liberalization and privatization has highlighted a need to expand the scope and quality of information available to both decision-makers and the public. Read more…
Kyrgyzstan – The Kyrgyzstan Stock Exchange Press Club held the second session of the Bishkek Economic Journalism School on December 10 in Bishkek for 28 representatives of various media outlets. During the session, a local expert made a presentation on the topic “Tourism in Kyrgyzstan.” The Bishkek Kyrgyzstan Economic Journalism School will hold a total of 16 Saturday sessions for Bishkek area journalists, to train them in the principles and methodologies of sound market-based institutions and processes.
